Brittany Nicole Carpenter (born May 20, 1988), better
known by her stage name Diamond, is an American rapper and former
member of the group Crime Mob.
Brittany Nicole Carpenter was born in Atlanta, Georgia.
Crime Mob, 2004–2007
Crime Mob first garnered national attention in 2004 with their single "Knuck
If You Buck", which was eventually certified Platinum.
They released their debut album, Crime Mob later that summer. Their
next charting single, "Rock Yo Hips", was released in August
2006 and was followed by a second album, Hated on Mostly, in March
2007.
In November 2007, Diamond left Crime Mob to pursue a solo career.
She was conflicted about going solo, feeling bad and feeling like
she betrayed the group. She states:
“
I feel like it’s the best decision to make because the choices
and opportunities that was presented in front of me the whole time
while I was in the group, I’m able to take that now and not
feel bad about it or not feel like I’m being disloyal to the
group. ”
She released a number of mixtapes Bitch Muzik Vol. 1, Bitch Muzik
Vol. 2, P.M.S (Pardon My Swag) etc.
In 2010, Diamond appeared on the remix version of "My Chick
Bad", a Ludacris single, along with Trina and Eve. 2010 summer
saw the release of her debut single Lotta Money which managed to
gain some attention on BET's 106 & Park. The video features Gucci
Mane who is otherwise not featured in the song. Diamond recently
released a song called "Hit Dat" Featuring Waka Flocka
Flame, which is rumored to be her official second single. The official
video will be released sometime in May.
She was nominated for Best Female Hip Hop Artist at the BET Awards
of 2011.[5]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Mixtapes
2007: Bitch Musik
2008: Bitch Musik Vol. 2: Ms. Boojhetto
2009: P.M.S. (Pardon My Swag)
2010: Bitch Musik: Part Three
2010: Cocaine Waitress
2011: Bitch Musik 4: Poor Little Rich Gurl
[edit] Singles
2009: "Superbad" (featuring Cee-Lo Green)
2010: "Lotta Money"
2011: "Diamond - Tony Montana (Remix)"